First published 2020
Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March face the challenges of growing up while their father serves in the Civil War. Jo dreams of becoming a writer, Meg longs for romance and respectability, gentle Beth finds solace in music, and youngest Amy pursues artistic ambitions. The sisters support each other through poverty, illness, and heartbreak in their Concord home. When shy orphan Rose Campbell arrives at "The Aunt Hill" to live with her six aunts and seven male cousins, she feels overwhelmed by the boisterous household after her quiet boarding school life. Her forward-thinking Uncle Alec insists she leave the parlor for outdoor adventures. Through courage and friendship with her mischievous but loving cousins, Rose discovers her own strength. Both stories explore the bonds between family members and the journey from childhood to adulthood, showing how young women can forge their own paths while honoring their relationships.
Genres: classics, american-fiction, 20th-century, american, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Setting: Concord
Period: Civil War
405 pages · Paperback · Independently published